Basketball
Most parks have a basketball net. A large number have small courts as well. Even though you have seen the nets and the courts, have you given basketball a try yourself yet? Watch this skills video to help to improve your game.
With thanks to Basketball England for the use of this video.
It’s a great sport for speed, agility and hand/eye coordination. Bouncing a ball whilst running. Dodging past your friends to get close to the hoop then shooting to score. It’s a fun way to get together with your friends on a weekend and it keeps you healthy.
Here’s another skills video to try with your friends. How quickly can you master it?!
With thanks to Basketball England for the use of this video.
Want to know more? Go to www.basketballengland.co.uk. You will see a ‘Play Now’ section to put in your postcode to find courts and clubs near you.
If you enjoy it so much that you and your friends want to join a team, there are lots out there from Year 7. There’s an app jr.nba.app and a link to how to find teams:
https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/competitions/jr-nba/teams/
With thanks to Basketball England for the use of this video.
There’s also a section to choose other ways you might like to join in with the game. You might want to play, coach, officiate or volunteer. There’s a section for all of these areas of involvement.
Aged 7-11 look out for Slam Jam. This is a way to introduce your age group to basketball in a safe and fun way. It can be run in schools or in clubs. Why not ask your teachers to set up a Slam Jam session in P.E?
With thanks to Basketball England for the use of this video.
Have fun trying basketball this summer holiday with your friends at the park and find out if you want to play more regularly.
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